The rain might have been relentless last week but the fashion pack at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week (AAFW) weren’t going to let a little wet weather rain on their parade. If anything, the grey and gloomy sky just made their street style outfits pop even more. Fashion Week guests have been notorious for outrageous outfits in the past, with influencers low-key trying to outdo each other for the most memorable OOTD photo taken (candidly, of course) on the tracks outside of Carriageworks. This year, however, unearthed a range of wardrobe inspiration we’d actually wear on the regular. From suit ‘spo to the best collection of boots for winter, here are the key fashion notes from AAFW 22 street style.
Power suits
Oversized tailoring was big at Fashion Week, HUGE in fact, with many influencers and fashion elite taking to the streets wearing loosely tailored suit sets in every colour of the rainbow. The relaxed tailoring trend continued with others forgoing the coordinating pants and teaming their boyfriend blazers with bike shorts, skirts and oversized shirts instead.
Power suits

Statement Boots
The footwear didn’t go unnoticed this year with many street stylers stepping out in boots that make dressing for cold, wet weather way more exciting. From knee-high riding boots to coloured ankle boots, chunky cleated soles and those with a statement heel, there were plenty of wishlist-worthy shoes to be seen at AAFW 22. If you’re on the hunt for a new addition to your winter wardrobe, Alias Mae, Tony Bianco, Billini and more have just dropped new arrivals that are too good to sleep on.
Statement Boots

Unique Bags
Handbags stole the style spotlight when it came to accessories, with many guests opting for chic cross-body bags in pop colours that clashed with their outfits or compact hand-held designs barely roomy enough to carry the essentials but big statement-makers nonetheless. If an arm candy update is what your wardrobe craves, invest in designer brands like Staud or save with a sweet find from PETA AND JAIN.
Unique Bags

Chunky Sneakers
Another practical move for the fashion pack (and a savvy style note for anyone in search of commuter-friendly workwear ideas) sporty sneakers were made to feel more dressed up than fitness-first with the help of winter coats, blazers and loose tailoring.
Chunky Sneakers

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